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NHN 61W

1981 MG Mgb

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 61W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,494 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,538 miles

Front upper suspension bushes are deteriorating

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 77,538 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front upper suspension bushes are deteriorating

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 73,034 miles

slight play in steering,suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 70,637 miles

osr brake slight binding\oil leak\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 7 May 2009 70,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr brake slight binding\oil leak\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 16 May 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 69,598 miles

r/h rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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NHN 61W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NHN 61W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NHN 61W registered?

NHN 61W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is NHN 61W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHN 61W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NHN 61W have outstanding finance?

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